Senior Defensive Cyber Analyst – TS/SCI Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

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401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Referral Program

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense in Arlington, VA is seeking a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support cyber operations policy leadership with technical, policy, and analytical expertise. You will contribute to defensive cyber initiatives, critical infrastructure resilience, and national incident response efforts across DoD mission spaces.

The role may be filled at Journeyman or Senior level depending on experience. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have a strong background in cyber defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in defensive cyberspace operations or related fields.
• Experience briefing complex cyber concepts to senior leaders (GO/FO/SES level).
• Familiarity with defensive cyber policy development and strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deliberate analysis supporting DoD cyber workforce and readiness policy development.
• Support development and update of DoW policy for defensive cyber operations and critical infrastructure protection.
• Assist in developing policies to deter, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and interagency partners to ensure synchronized defensive cyber operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Cornerstone Defense in Arlington, VA is seeking a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support cyber operations policy leadership with technical, policy, and analytical expertise. You will contribute to defensive cyber initiatives, critical infrastructure resilience, and national incident response efforts across DoD mission spaces.

The role may be filled at Journeyman or Senior level depending on experience. Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have a strong background in cyber defense